Attached is the Agenda for The May 19, 2026, Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire District Board of Trustees Meeting, being held at Station 1 at 5:00 pm.

Station 1
10N255 Dittman Road
Elgin, IL 60124... (Full Story & Photos)

Last Friday, Pingree Grove & Countryside held its Annual Awards Ceremony. Awards were given for Years of Service. Life Saving, Unit Citations, Outside Commendations and Firefighter of the Year. All Awards were from the year 2025.

Highlights of the Evening were:

-Five Years of Service: D/C Howell, F/F Haro, F/F Carlini & F/F Keyes.

-Ten Years of Service: F/F Demes, F/F Wilson & F/F Zabler.

-Twenty-Five ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today a High of 75 degrees, Windy this afternoon, with Gusts up to 40 mph. Strong Winds may Kick up Dust in Open areas. Scattered Showers this afternoon. Possibility of Isolated Strong Storms this evening. The entire Fire District is in the Marginal Risk area for Severe Storms and a 5 to 14% probability of Severe Wind and Hail this evening. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week our Firefighters conducted a pre-plan/walkthrough of Cambridge Lakes North Pool Clubhouse reviewing building layout, utilities, fire protection systems, hydrant locations, hazards and fire apparatus positioning.

We continued with Vent Enter Isolate and Search Training.

We trained on Drafting and Pump Operations with our new Engine.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at 9:19 am Pingree Grove & Countryside responded for an Accident with injuries at North Starks. On arrival Personnel found a 2 vehicle Accident with Moderate Damage, 2 Occupants and 1 occupant needing to be Extrication. Both Occupants signed medical releases, the Accident is under Investigation. Eastbound Rt 72 was closed for about 45 minutes.

Responding from Pingree:
-Engine 1213
-Engine 1214
-Ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)